CHUNGCHEONGNAM-DO — The Chungnam Cheonan-Asan Strong Small Research and Development Special Zone (hereinafter referred to as the Cheonan-Asan R&D Special Zone) has once again demonstrated its global prowess, producing CES Innovation Award winners for the third straight year.

On November 10, provincial authorities announced that three local enterprises backed by the special zone—The Keeper, Remobility, and Vision Innovation—have earned international recognition for their cutting-edge technological advancements at the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show (CES).

The Keeper secured the Innovation Award in the Smart Cities category with its "AX-Guard" system. This artificial intelligence-driven safety solution monitors under-vehicle temperature fluctuations and gas emissions to preemptively detect battery abnormalities.
Remobility claimed the honor in the Robotics category through "EV Dr," an innovative firefighting robot that maneuvers beneath electric vehicles to inject extinguishing agents directly into the battery pack.
Vision Innovation was recognized in the Industrial Technologies sector for its "Vision Nozzle," a manufacturing enhancement device that extracts residual moisture and gases during plastic injection molding to simultaneously lower defect rates and conserve energy.
This latest achievement follows prior honors secured by TMVNet and The Keeper, cementing a three-year streak of CES recognition for the region. Notably, The Keeper celebrated its second consecutive year receiving the accolade.

Designated by the Ministry of Science and ICT in August 2020, the Cheonan-Asan R&D Special Zone operates with the Korea Automotive Technology Institute (KATECH) serving as its core technological hub, fostering business commercialization and startup growth within the future mobility sector.

To bolster this year’s submissions, the zone implemented a customized support initiative—the "CES Innovation Awards Elevate Program"—which provided participating companies with one-on-one mentorship, English-language copywriting assistance, and promotional video production.

Looking ahead, KATECH plans to accompany the laureates to CES, scheduled for January 6–9, 2027, where they will showcase their award-winning innovations, forge partnerships with global enterprises, and accelerate their entry into international markets.

"These accolades serve as undeniable proof of the world-class competitiveness harbored by Chungnam’s enterprises," remarked Kim Young-kwan, Director-General of the AI Industry Innovation Bureau. "We remain fully committed to leveraging our R&D special zones to drive technological commercialization and global expansion for local businesses."

[ⓒ Global Economic Times. 무단전재-재배포 금지]